Abstract

The background of this research is based on the number of news circulating about
polygamy usatdz. The rise of the media who proclaim marriage more than once by the cleric,
where the cleric as a public figure known to the public through the preaching event that often
appears on television. This problem becomes interesting because polygamy become sensitive,
especially for women. Where the issue of polygamy still be the pros and cons in the community.
This study aimed to determine the relationship of exposure intensity cleric preaching
polygamy, and the individual's perception about polygamy with a professional image as a
preacher preachers. The theory used to support this research is Cummulative Effect of Selective
Influence Theory and Theory. This research is a type of quantitative research and types of
research used is explanatory research that aims to explain causal relationships between variables
were examined by testing the hypotheses that have been formulated. Sampling technique in this
study using simple random sampling. The population in this study were women pilgrims Al
Hussna study totaling 150 people to sample as many as 60 people.
From the study it can be concluded that there is a correlation between the intensity of
exposure preachers preaching polygamy (X1) with a professional image as an evangelist
preachers (Y). It is based on the SPSS statistical calculations between X1 and Y for the sig 0.025
0.289 <0.05. In other words, X1 and Y there is a significant positive relationship. Also on the
table SPSS statistical calculations between X2 and Y of 0.572 with a sig of 0.000 <0.01. In other
words, between X2 and Y there is a significant positive relationship.
In the study count between X1, X2 and Y based statistics using SPSS. Therefore obtained
significance value of 0.043 and 0.000 <0.05 so that the hypothesis is accepted. This means that
there is a positive relationship between an individual's perception about polygamy relationship
with the professional image of the cleric as a preacher. The advice given is so that people can be
wise to address the news that circulated about polygam